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Nov 17 2025SCIENCE

Smart Hydrogel Sheets for Faster Healing

Scientists have created a new way to help heal skin and other soft tissues. They used a special kind of hydrogel that can change shape over time. This hydrogel is printed in a way that allows it to be customized for each person's needs. The hydrogel sheets are very thin, about 1mm thick. This makes

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Nov 17 2025OPINION

How Chinese Social Media Users Talk About Gender

In China, social media has become a key place where people speak up about women's everyday needs. This is part of a bigger movement called everyday feminism. When people talk about gender on these platforms, they often end up in heated debates. These debates can get pretty intense, with people using

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Nov 17 2025SCIENCE

Women in Science: Breaking Barriers at UNAM

In Latin America, women are still a minority in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. To understand why, researchers looked at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). They wanted to see how women move up in science careers there. The study mixed numbers and p

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Nov 17 2025OPINION

Did Women Really Mess Up the Workplace?

A recent podcast sparked a heated debate about women's impact on the workplace. The discussion, led by New York Times opinion columnist Ross Douthat, featured Helen Andrews and Leah Libresco Sargeant, both conservative critics of modern feminism. The original headline, "Did Women Ruin the Workplace?

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Nov 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Faces Backlash from Fans

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is in hot water. It's the most disliked game in the series, according to user scores on Metacritic. The game has a score of 1. 7, with 85% of users giving it a thumbs down. This is a big deal because it shows how unhappy fans are with the latest installment. Critics, on th

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Nov 17 2025HEALTH

Gene Discovery: A Double-Edged Sword for Heart Health

A scientist in Dallas has made a big discovery about how a gene can cause fatty livers but also protect arteries. Zhao Zhang, who works at UT Southwestern Medical Center, won a big award from the American Heart Association for this finding. The award, called the Jack Sarver Prize, comes with $25, 00

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Nov 17 2025SCIENCE

How Fish Fight Germs: A Look at Tilapia's Tiny Defenders

Fish live in water. This water is full of germs. Fish are born ready to face these germs. They have a built-in defense system. This system is always on guard. It is called the innate immune system. One of its key weapons is tiny proteins called antimicrobial peptides, or AMPs. These AMPs help fish f

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Nov 17 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Generation Gap: Can the Original Crypto Stay Cool?

Bitcoin, the first big cryptocurrency, started as a rebel against banks and big finance. It was created after the 2008 financial crisis by someone who used the name Satoshi Nakamoto. The idea was to make a digital money system that didn't need banks. Early users saw it as a way to take control of th

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Nov 17 2025HEALTH

Young People Are Winning the Fight Against Smoking

Gen Z is setting a new standard in the fight against smoking. The numbers are clear: far fewer teens are picking up cigarettes compared to past generations. This is a huge win, but there's a catch. Social media might be trying to reverse this progress. Some Instagram accounts are posting images of

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Nov 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Amazon Guardians: Indigenous People Fight Back Against Drug Growers

Deep in the Amazon, a group of Indigenous people are on a mission. They are the Kakataibo Indigenous Guard. Their job is to find and stop illegal coca plantations on their land. Coca is used to make cocaine. The Guard uses spears, machetes, and even bows and arrows to protect their home. The Amazon

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